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Perceptions of just transitions among workers in fossil fuel-intensive industries in Gladstone, Australia
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis aimed to gain insight into how communities affected directly by energy transition policy and just transition ideas perceive them. Right-wing populist views and place attachment were factors considered when ... -
From rags to riches : a study of the environmental governance of used textiles in Norway and Follo Ren IKS
(Master thesis, 2023)This master’s thesis explores the topic of used textile management in Norway. Around 50% of all used textiles from Norwegian households end up in the residual waste. As Norway plans to develop a circular economy, resources ... -
Beyond the ‘bad guys’ : unpacking populism, climate skepticism, and climate policy in right-wing party manifestos
(Master thesis, 2023)This study critically examines the relationship between right-wing populism and climate policy, challenging prevailing assumptions and exploring the complexities of this interplay. Through quantitative and qualitative ... -
Protecting our forests : a comparative study of voluntary agreement and traditional conservation
(Master thesis, 2023)Forest protection is one of the most feasible mitigating strategies for climate change. Yet, the work to protect forests in Norway has come to a standstill. The thesis aimed to understand perception of how two forest ... -
Biopower and biodata : exploring the security implications for women in a post Roe v. Wade era in the USA
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis aims to map out how abortion as a case in the USA can present a good opportunity to study biodata security in the jurisdictional environment of the country after the overturning of Roe v. Wade in 2022. Some ... -
A study on the adaptive capacity of ecological system and the Sundarbans community in response to climate change in Bangladesh
(Master thesis, 2023)The paper is regarding a community in Bangladesh, live by the Sundarbans Mangrove forest. The forest is facing challenges because of climate change. People’s lifestyle, socio ecological system is influenced by the forest ... -
Taxi operator's perception on environmental levy to curb emissions : a case of motor vehicles in Kampala (Uganda)
(Master thesis, 2023)Climate change and other environmental problems are frequently attributed to social problems and a lack of collective action. The national environmental law was amended in Uganda, and a new environmental tax clause was ... -
The Norwegian Self and the new refugee Other : a discourse analysis of identity constructions in Norwegian media in September 2015 and March 2022
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis is a discourse analysis of the Norwegian media debates on refugees at two peak moments in Norwegian refugee history. The research is conducted through analysis of articles published in the paper versions of the ... -
Navigating the Inflation Reduction Act: Impacts on the Battery Industry, Transatlantic Trade and Green Transitions.
(Master thesis, 2023)The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), passed in August 2022, is a significant step towards climate and clean energy in the United States. While it aligns with domestic climate goals, concerns exist about its potential impact ... -
Tilrettelegging av ombruk i grøntanlegg
(Bachelor thesis, 2023)Denne bacheloroppgaven tar for seg hvordan det er tilrettelagt for ombruk i grøntanlegg. Problemstillingen er: «Hvordan er det tilrettelagt for ombruk i grøntanlegg?». Oppgaven baserer seg på litteraturstudie og intervju ... -
Historisk bruk av brostein ved planlagt bybanelinje i hjerte av Bergen sentrum
(Bachelor thesis, 2023)Brosteinsdebatten i Bergen i 2023 er en offentlig debatt som har kommet i sammenheng med Bergen kommunes planforslag for ny bybanestrekning gjennom Bergen sentrum. Det er foreslått nye brosteinsdekker i større omfang på ... -
The European green transition : exploring the sustainability of wood pellets as biomass energy in North Carolina, US
(Master thesis, 2023)The threat of worsening climate change has motivated governments to shape policies towards mitigating the worst impacts by aiming for sustainability. Europe is undergoing a green transition to such ends. Its current iteration ... -
System-smart energy use : does it require smart users? : a case study on housing cooperatives in Kristiansand and Oslo
(Master thesis, 2023)Housing cooperatives are a crucial component of Norway’s housing stock, accounting for approximately 20% of total housing units. As a result, decision-making processes in housing cooperatives significantly impact the ... -
Implementing circular public procurement : the case of textiles in the City of Oslo
(Master thesis, 2023)Public procurements are globally recognized as key to achieving more sustainable consumption and production patterns, not only because of the potential to reduce environmental impact from public services themselves but ... -
Navigating the complexities of forest management policies in the Czech Republic : the role of LULUCF regulation in mitigating climate change
(Master thesis, 2023)European policies aim to drastically decrease carbon emissions in the following decades to minimise the devastating effects of climate change. The forestry sector has a considerable role, as the contribution of forests to ... -
A green solution or a greenwash? : a narrative analysis of carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Norway
(Master thesis, 2023)This thesis investigates the green transition in Norway through a narrative analysis of Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). The climate crisis has reached the point of no return and the message is clear, we must act now. CCS ... -
Pasientskader i fastlegeordningen : forekomst, regionale forskjeller og årsaker til skade : en tversnittstudie basert på data fra Norsk pasientskadeerstatning
(Master thesis, 2023)Bakgrunn: Det har de siste ti årene blitt iverksatt en rekke strategier og tiltak for å bedre pasientsikkerheten i norske helsetjenester. Fastlegeordningen utgjør en del av de kommunale helse- og omsorgstjenestene og anses ... -
Cooperating in a time of conflict : Norwegian-Russian science collaboration for fisheries management in the Barents Sea
(Master thesis, 2023)The scientific collaboration between Russia and Norway has been vital in creating the foundation for sustainable fisheries management in the Barents Sea. After Russia invaded Ukraine in February 2022, the Norwegian government ... -
Make a U-turn if possible : the GPS voice and its three advisory comrades in climate policymaking
(Master thesis, 2023)Climate Advisory Bodies have been established in more than 40 countries as an instrument to help policymakers reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This thesis investigates the influence of climate advisory bodies on policymaking ... -
Towards a redesign of the fashion and textile industry? : corporate perspectives on the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles
(Master thesis, 2023)The EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles aims at reducing the harmful environmental impacts of the fashion and textile industry. This master thesis investigates fashion companies' experiences and views on the ...